Can You Take Your Kids Out of School for Vacation? Tips & Laws
Perhaps you have been waiting for the time of life in which your family is prepared to take a special trip, a longer trip, or your first international trip. Maybe your kids are newly in all day school or you have taken them out for long weekends, but never more than a...
Iowa Road Trip Adventures – 12 Waterfall Hikes and Stops
Iowa and Waterfall? Perhaps not synonymous, but certainly a real occurrence. Most of Iowa's waterfalls are visible year-round, but most some are dependent on waterflow in Spring and Summer. Hiking to a waterfall as a destination seems to inspire everyone, especially...
Precheck, Global Entry & Clear with Kids – How Does it Work?
Every time we make it to airport security or are re-entering the country, I second guess whether we should have TSA Precheck, Global Entry or Clear to simplify the process. My past research has left me feeling confused at each's value as our kids get older and then I...
Minneapolis Itinerary for Families – Long Weekend Edition
The Twin Cities today - Minneapolis and St. Paul - are a bustling center of government, business, and tourism. Their history is full of interesting fact including that St. Paul was not the original "twin" to Minneapolis, how Minneapolis's got the nickname "Mill City",...
Best Way to Book Travel – How Sites and Agents Work
Overcoming the hurdle of deciding where to go on a family trip can be substantial, but then the planning begins. Travelers who do not often book substantial trips will often have the same questions about working with third party booking sites and travel agents. Is it...
What to Know Before you Go to Croatia with Kids
Croatia was a wonderful surprise to our family in so many ways. We visited during the busiest and hottest time of the year yet every place inspired wonder and appreciation for this country that has only been considered an international destination in the last...
Momcation Ideas by City – Solo Travel for Moms
If the word is unfamiliar to you, let's start with a definition. Urban Dictionary says Momcation is "a break from one's motherly duties". Some women like to travel with friends and others like to use the time to be alone. Whatever the reason for your needed break or...
Weekend Getaways from the Quad Cities for Families
Quad City families, those school breaks come up quicker than you expect. Wanting to getaway with your family and planning it out are two very separate things. For all of my Quad City people who find themselves asking where should we go within a few hours for our long...
6 Weekend Getaways from the Quad Cities for Couples
This one is for my Quad Cities Area residents. As parents, when we are given the opportunity for an overnight or weekend away, it can feel like another responsibility to put a plan together to make the most of your time. Let me do the planning for you! You will find...
Spring Break Books to Read 2023
Has a good book ever been one of the biggest memories of a trip? It is amazing how a book can shape your experience in that way. As you plan for Spring Break, be sure to pick up one of these great books of 2022 or highly anticipated reads of 2023 to enhance your...